Psychology
Blue is the world's most-preferred color across age, gender, and culture. It lowers heart rate, conveys stability and trust, and reads as professional almost regardless of context.
Meaning
Trust, authority, and depth — which is why it anchors finance, healthcare, government, and big-tech logos. Lighter blues feel airy and aspirational; navy and midnight feel established.
Applications
Foundational for SaaS, fintech, and enterprise interfaces. Mix with warm accents to avoid the corporate-blue trap of looking like every competitor.
Conversion
HEX
2A9BEA
RGB
42, 155, 234
HSL
205, 82%, 54%
HSB
205, 82%, 92%
CMYK
82, 34, 0, 8
LAB
61, -10, -49
LCH
61, 50, 258
OKLCH
0.67, 0.15, 245
XYZ
28, 30, 82
LUV
61, -36, -76
HWB
205, 16%, 8%
Pantone
311 C
Harmonies
Shades & tints
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